US Medical Director, Amyloidosis

Company: AstraZeneca
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: June 26, 2025

Job Description:

Are you ready to lead and innovate in the field of medical affairs? As the US Medical Director for Amyloidosis, you will report directly to the US Amyloidosis Medical Head and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our products within the CVRM therapy area. This position demands a visionary leader who can seize opportunities, design impactful evidence activities, and drive market-shaping initiatives. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring successful product launches and transforming health systems for the benefit of population health. Join us in delivering world-class scientific engagement with external experts and key stakeholders. Accountabilities: • Provide medical input into brand strategy as a core member of the Core Medical Team (CMT). • Collaborate with commercial team and alliance partners to develop overall brand strategy. • Ensure comprehensive engagement plans with external leaders and key stakeholders, including Managed Care Organizations, Key Opinion Leaders, Key Institutions, Hospital Systems, and Professional Societies. • Play an integral role in planning and participating in national and regional medical advisory boards. • Plan and provide training for external medical/scientific speakers. • Deliver clinical education and training for internal stakeholders such as Field Medical Team and product sales teams. • Collaborate with medical and payer evidence directors to define research strategy and design studies addressing clinical effectiveness and health. • Lead the strategy and development of clinical studies to obtain promotional claims or advance scientific knowledge of our products. • Provide input into Life Cycle Management studies and Phase 4 Study strategy/design. • Conduct medical review for Externally Sponsored Scientific Research proposals in concert with cross-functional team members. • Contribute to publication strategy and review/comment for medical accuracy of publications. • Review medical and promotional materials with cross-functional team members. • Supply medical input into the safety profile of the product in collaboration with Patient Safety (PS) physicians. • Act as a medical spokesperson for US Brand as needed for media inquiries or other external groups. • Ensure compliance with all AZ corporate policies. Essential Skills/Experience: • Doctoral level degree: MD, PhD, or PharmD • Experience in Cardiology/Endocrinology/Internal Medicine • Background in academic medicine, clinical research, and familiarity with biostatistics and epidemiology • Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organization skills • Ability to travel nationally and internationally Desirable Skills/Experience: • Expertise in CVRM with proven experience in amyloidosis • Relevant experience beyond Medical Affairs (e.g., in a marketing/R&D/Market Access role) • Strong working relationships with global thought leaders, including key experts and opinion leaders, professional societies, and other healthcare industries/organizations • MD Board certification/eligibility preferred in Cardiology/Internal Medicine/Endocrinology or related relevant specialty • Strong business acumen, including working knowledge of changing U.S. payer and provider landscape • Pharmaceutical industry experience or other experience in related areas including academic institutions • Proven ability to interact productively with both commercial and scientific colleagues • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams • Experience developing and/or launching a new pharmaceutical product • Familiarity with OPDP, PhRMA code, and key regulations in the pharmaceutical industry • Working knowledge of FDA requirements When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can be at the forefront of healthcare innovation. With opportunities to grow and shape the future of healthcare, we provide medical leadership across the entire product lifecycle. From advising on R&D investment decisions to leading pre-launch scientific efforts, we are committed to improving patients lives through evidence-based healthcare changes. Our collaborative approach allows us to leverage our scientific partnerships to create impactful solutions that transform medical practice. Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our dynamic team at AstraZeneca! Date Posted 21-May-2025 Closing Date 24-Jun-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best.

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